10 Ways To Enjoy Board Game Night On Your Big Screen TV

I've always been a massive board game fan. I even have an entire book shelf dedicated to them in my house.

But recently my board game nights have been gravitating more towards TV-based party games. They're usually well priced, great quality and don't involve a myriad of tiny pieces to keep track of. If you're looking for some casual games to fire up next time you have mates over, here are some of the best.

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A slightly less accessible entry, because it requires you to have a Nintendo console. But hey, you have to respect the classics, especially the those that have been making enemies out of friends for decades.

With 4 player local co-op and online multiplayer that supports customisable tournaments, Mario Kart remains as addictive as ever.

If you're a hardcore fan and have a Switch, you might consider picking up Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, just so you can 100% the definitive edition of the game.

You're in a room for a ticking time bomb. Your mates have the defusal manual. But you're not in the same room. Will you defuse it in time or will the room turn into a yelling mess? Probably the latter, but it's always a super fun, interesting journey of attempted cooperation. It's even better if drinking has been involved.

This game is basically Mario Maker, but with sadistic traps and adorable animals.

Players are presented with a basic platformer level, with the goal of getting from A to B. On each turn, players choose and place platforms and traps, with the intention of stopping each other from making it to the other end.

The trick of course is to make it hard enough to mess up your opponents, whilst still managing to conquer the level yourself. It's somehow incredibly fun, cute and violent all at once.

A parody of traditional fighting games, you construct insults one word or phrase as a time in order to verbally beat down your opponent. It's ridiculously British and hilarious. Bonus points are awards for accuracy (eg - if they're wearing a hat and you insult it) and you can even play as HP Lovecraft!

Despite being a one-on-one game, it's great for spectating and works really well for large groups if you play round robin style.

Some favourite insults from Steam include:

"Your son died for your sins, and your mother is ugly and farted on a frightened schoolboy, nudge nudge!"

"Satan poses nude for you, and I have proof!"

"Your mother poses nude for your house and is not a part of Europe and your wife is a piece of battered cod!"

Seriously. It's the best.

Available on Steam, Humble Store, App Store, Google Play and GOG. Coming soon to Xbox One and Playstation 4.

In this awesome co-op, you and up to 3 friends need to prep, cook and serve meals to your customers before they storm out in disgust. It sounds simple enough but it's really challenging and a lot of fun.

There's also an overarching storyline that involves travelling across The Onion Kingdom, because why not?

This is Playstation's answer to the Jackbox series, but it takes things to a whole other level!

To play you'll need a TV, a PS4, your phones and a good understanding of your mates. The better you know them the more points you'll get.

This journey of discovery involves photo challenges, drawings, selfies, and a whole lot more. It's great fun and best played with people you can comfortably make cheeky accusations about.

Or if you have no shame whatsoever, use it in the office to get to know your co-workers better. We have.

On top of the fun, it's also just a really gorgeous game to look at and listen to. Another plus is that it offers a family friendly version of the game, so you can play it with your kids without any worry.

Available on Playstation 4.

What are some of your favourite digital party or board games? Let us know below!

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